Problem solving
If problem solving was Olympic event, you'd not get in the stadium to compete for all the teachers that would fancy their chances. Problems, we deal with them everyday, with skill, style, pazaz that would make any CEO of a large multinational organisation break down and weep. This however, is our fabulous section of mathematical problem solving, so get them thinking outside the box!
Adding house numbers
Visit in a new windowA range of puzzles and investigation for Ks1. Investigate adding numbers of houses down a street. There's a lovely hundred square and multiplication square puzzle and plenty to look at with regard to multiples.
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Addition Power line
Visit in a new windowA simple magic square-type activity, also promotes addition. A great plenary or fun end to the day.
25,403 hits
Addition Power line part 2 (complete part 1 first)
Visit in a new windowA more difficult magic square-type activity, also promotes addition. A great plenary or fun end to the day.
10,700 hits
Addition Power line part 3 (complete part 1 AND 2 first)
Visit in a new windowA DIFFICULT magic square-type activity, also promotes addition. A great plenary or fun end to the day.
6,075 hits
Algebra problems
Visit in a new windowIdeal for y7, these problems will extend KS2 and introduce the concept of algebra.
7,293 hits
Code breaker and connect 4
Visit in a new windowSome great logic problems and a few old favourites, even snakes and ladders makes an appearance. Think it's an Adder! Great for addition of numbers by no more than 6.
12,078 hits
Help Bobbie bear decide what to wear
Visit in a new windowWe've used this from year 2 to year 6, in different ways of course. Creative teachers will focus on different aspects of this finding all possibilities style activity.
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8,963 hits
Hexagon investigation
Visit in a new windowWhat a fantastic maths investigation for KS2. You will need to ask your school technician to download and extract this file to use the game.
4,934 hits
Magic maths squares
Visit in a new windowA super differentiated activity that starts with a 2x2 square - it adds up the lines for you, so it will allow most children to access a magic squares style lesson.
Click 'Play Now' to get started.
5,472 hits
Magic square
Visit in a new windowWork out the missing numbers in this classic puzzle - will support addition too. Great for Ks1 and ks2.
3,483 hits
Matchstick investigation
Visit in a new windowA great investigation, get those matches and start creating triangles. How many matches does it take to make 2,3,4, triangles, you get the picture.
Don't forget the useful downloadable worksheet for pupils to record their work.
5,109 hits
Paying for multiple items
Visit in a new windowYou are shown a shopping list and some prices. You must type in the total amount needed to pay for them all. Three levels of difficulty - perfect.
4,466 hits
Range of problems to solve
Visit in a new windowWe really love this site for ks2. There are plenty of investigations to suit some of the lower achievers and plenty for more able to consider. We love the car park game, colour the maps investigation, the probability - play your cards right and the frog hopper game.
13,942 hits
Solve the murder
Visit in a new windowOlder KS2 pupils will enjoy solving these logic problems. Fairly taxing.
4,269 hits
The beginnings of algebra
Visit in a new windowThis site encourages problem solving using symbols, we reckon this is the formations of algebraic understanding.
3,196 hits
Triangular numbers
Visit in a new windowInvestigate triangular numbers with this super Nrich site. Great for Ks2 and 3.
3,947 hits
Tripods and Bipods
Visit in a new windowThe classic problem solving activity which can be used to further understanding of multiplication and remainders.
3,892 hits
Weekly problem
Visit in a new windowThink you can hack it at the mathematical heights of supremacy - take a look at this problem - changes every week - go for it!
3,360 hits
Weigh Wangdoodles
Visit in a new windowClassic beginnings of algebra encouraging addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Super.
2,852 hits
Word problems with money and weight
Visit in a new windowChildren initially buy 1 or 2 items from the Eco Farm shop and work out their change. At the next level they will be given coupons or vouchers and need to work out the new cost. At level 3 children will have to work out a percentage of the cost.
Bright attractive site.
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